1. 2019-2020 Registration Process
Bellville High School
Current 9th, 10th and 11th Grade

2. AGENDA Graduation Requirements Scheduling for 2019-2020 Dual Credit
Testing

3. Join Remind Text to : 81010 Message: Current 9th graders @khake6
Current 10th graders @4a474c
Current 11th graders @gf7k9

4. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Current 9th thru 11th Graders

5. Foundation Program + Endorsement
26 Credits (22 Foundation Credits + 4 Endorsement Credits)
4 English
4 Math
4 Science
3 Social Studies
2 Years of the same foreign language
1 Year of Fine Arts
1 Year of Physical Education
7 Elective Credits

6. What is an Endorsement? Area of specialized study
Similar to choosing a college major
Students shall specify in writing the endorsement they intend to earn upon entering Grade 9.
This will be done through their four-year plan.
5 Endorsement Areas
Students may earn more than one

7. Bellville ISD Endorsements
STEM
Business & Industry
Public Services
Arts & Humanities
Multidisciplinary

8. Business & Industry Agriculture Animal Studies
Agriculture Agribusiness
Agriculture Food Production
Agriculture Plants
Agriculture Power & Structural
Arts, A/V Technology & Communication
Business Management & Administration
Business Marketing
Transportation

9. STEM A STEM endorsement is earned by completing: OR 5 credits in math
Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and two advanced math courses OR
5 credits in science
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and two advanced science courses

10. Public Services A Public Services endorsement is earned by completing:
Four or more credits with at least two in the same career cluster including at least one advanced CTE course

11. Arts & Humanities
An Arts and Humanities endorsement is earned by completing:
A coherent sequence of four credits from one or two disciplines in fine arts
Band, Art, Theatre Production, Theater Arts, Technical Theater OR
Dual Foreign Language
Two levels in two Foreign Languages - Spanish I, Spanish II, and Latin I, Latin II

12. Multidisciplinary Studies
A Multidisciplinary Studies endorsement is earned by:
Four credits in each of the four foundation subject areas to include English IV and Chemistry and/or Physics
Four credits in advanced placement or dual credit selected from English, Math, Science, Social Studies

13. Distinguished Level of Achievement
A student may earn a distinguished level of achievement by successfully completing:
A total of four credits in Math including Algebra II
A total of four credits in Science
Remaining curriculum requirements
Curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement
* A student must earn distinguished level of achievement to be eligible for top 10% automatic admission.

14. Benefits of Distinguished Level of Achievement
Eligible for a TEXAS grant to help pay tuition and fees if financially qualified
More competitive applicant
More options for colleges and universities
More financial aid options
More prepared for college-level coursework
Opportunity for immediate enrollment in classes for field of study
Strong foundation to complete credential or degree

15. Performance Acknowledgements
A student may earn a performance acknowledgement for:
Outstanding performance:
In a dual credit course
At least 12 hours with a grade equivalent of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
In bilingualism and biliteracy
English years of same foreign language with grade of 80 or above in all classes
On an AP Exam
A score of 3 or higher on a College Board AP Exam
On the PSAT, the SAT, or the ACT
Earning a score on the PSAT that qualifies the student for recognition as commended scholar or higher
Earning scores of at least 410 on the EBRW section and 520 on the mathematics section of the SAT
A composite score of 28 on the ACT (excluding the writing)

16. Transcripts GPA and Rank
Colleges look at all four years of high school
Classes that count for GPA / Rank:
Core classes (Math, Science, English, Social Studies, Foreign Language)
Jr. High courses for High School credit do not count (ex. Algebra 1)

19. Current 9th thru 11th Graders
SCHEDULING
Current 9th thru 11th Graders

20. UPPERCLASSMEN SCHEDULING
February 13
Meeting with 9th, 10th, 11th grade students during school day
Students receive Four Year Graduation Plan/Transcript/Course Request Form/Current Schedule handed out during 3rd period
Parent Meeting 6:30 pm BHS Auditorium
February 19
Counselors available for parent questions in counseling office
During regular school hours until 6:00 pm
February 22
9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade course requests due to counseling office.

21. Pre-Registration Process
Students will receive a course request packet
This includes a four year graduation plan, transcript, current schedule and course request form that needs to be completed by student and parent
Counselors will be available during the school day until 6:00 pm on Tuesday, February 19th for questions.
Appointments are not necessary but can be made to accommodate your schedule
The course catalog can be found online or a copy can be requested

22. Core Classes for 12th Grade
English 4 (Level, AP, Dual Credit)
Math
Algebra 2
Algebraic Reasoning (If Algebra 1 & Geometry was taken previously)
Intro to College Algebra (If Algebra 2 was taken previously)
Pre-Calculus (If Algebra 2 was taken previously)
Calculus (If Pre-Cal was taken previously)
AP Calculus (If Pre-AP Pre-Cal was taken previously)
AP Statistics (If Pre-AP Pre Cal was taken previously)

23. Core Classes for 12th Grade
Science
Aquatic Science
Chemistry/Pre-AP Chemistry
Principles of Technology
Physics /Pre-AP Physics
Medical Microbiology
Forensic Science
Anatomy & Physiology
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Physics

24. Core Classes for 12th Grade
Government (Level or Dual Credit) / Economics (Level)
Check 2 credits of the same Foreign Language
1 P.E. credit
1 Fine Arts credit
Coherent Sequence of Endorsement Electives

25. Core Classes for 11th Grade
English 3 (Level or AP)
Math
Geometry
Math Models
Algebra 2/Pre-AP Algebra 2
Intro to College Algebra (If Algebra 2 was taken previously)
Pre-Calculus (If Algebra 2 was taken previously)
AP Statistics (If Pre-AP Pre Cal was taken previously)

26. Core Classes for 11th Grade
Science
IPC
Chemistry/Pre-AP Chemistry
Principles of Technology
Physics /Pre-AP Physics
Medical Microbiology
Forensic Science
Anatomy & Physiology
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Physics
Aquatic Science

27. Core Classes for 11th Grade
US History (Level or Dual Credit) If you didn’t take sophomore year
Check 2 credits of the same Foreign Language
1 P.E. credit
1 Fine Arts credit
Coherent Sequence of Endorsement Electives

28. Core Classes for 10th Grade
English 2 (Level or Pre-AP)
Math
Geometry (If you took Algebra I in 9th grade)
Algebra 2 (If you took Geometry in 9th grade, level or Pre- AP)
Science
IPC (Integrated Physics and Chemistry)
Chemistry (Level or Pre-AP)
U.S. History or Elective (if you plan to take Dual Credit U.S. History 11th grade)

29. Failed Courses
The courses listed on your request form assume that you will pass everything you are currently taking. In a full year course, both semesters are averaged together; if the average is 70 or higher, credit for the full year is awarded.
If you do not pass a required class, you will have to retake it. Please see your counselor at the end of the semester if you do not pass a required course. You will have to give up an elective to repeat the course you failed in the fall or attend summer school.
If you do not earn at least 26 credits, you will not graduate.
18 credits to be classified as a senior
12 credits to be classified as a junior
6 credits to be classified as a sophomore

30. Choose your courses wisely!!
*Classes are offered and teachers are hired based on the courses that you select NOW.

31. Alternate Courses
Please choose alternate classes in case an elective you have chosen is full, not offered or conflicts with other choices.
Schedule forms with alternate course lines left blank will receive last priority from counselors.
If there are no alternate courses, counselors will give students any electives which are open. Students lose their choices and cannot not be changed out of these classes.

32. Schedule Changes
After school begins, schedule changes will be made only to correct scheduling errors or to equalize class enrollments.
CTE courses will not be dropped without approval from the principal.

33. Pre-AP/AP Schedule Changes
Students who request Pre-AP/AP courses may change their schedules to a level class by completing schedule change request forms due by the fall or spring semester deadline or at the end of the 1st six weeks or by the beginning of the second semester if a level class in the same subject area is available.
If a student fails a six weeks of the Pre-AP/AP course enrolled in, they will automatically be dropped from the course and moved into a level class if available.

34. Teacher Approvals
Students may sign up for classes that need teacher approval but will be changed into the alternates if approval is denied.
Teacher Approvals are needed for:
Athletics
Band (Audition means teacher approval)
Drill Team
Yearbook 1, 2, 3
Art 2, 3, 4
PALS/Child Guidance
Career Prep/Ag Practicum
Business Management
Theater Arts 2, 3, 4
Theatre Production 2, 3, 4

35. Parent Signature
Please get your parent(s) to approve your schedule for next year.
A parent’s signature is required on the bottom of your schedule request form.

36. How will registration work?
Students will be given their course request forms on February 13th handed out during third period.
Course request form packets are due to the Counseling office by February 22, 2019.
You will receive a printed copy of the courses you are requesting for next year.
Changes to the courses can be made until May 29, 2019.

37. DUAL CREDIT

38. WHAT IS DUAL CREDIT?
Dual Credit allows a student to fulfill a high school graduation requirement and earn college credit for the same class.
Should be noted:
Dual Credit is a Blinn class, taught by Blinn faculty, but on the Bellville High campus.
Dual Credit classes follow the college calendar and adhere to college policies and procedures, specifically in regards to attendance.
Student will have a permanent college transcript.

39. BELLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL DUAL CREDIT
Classes meet
Monday & Wednesday
Tuesday & Thursday
Generally, no classes scheduled to meet on Friday
75 minutes in length
Fall 2019
7:35 am – 8:50 am

40. BELLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL DUAL CREDIT OFFERINGS
Seniors
English 1301 (Fall) / English 1302 (Spring)
Government 2305 (Fall only)
Certified Nursing Assistant 6254 (both Fall/Spring)
Psychology
Sociology (Online)
Art Appreciation (Online)
Music Appreciation (Online)
Public Speaking (Online)

41. BELLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL DUAL CREDIT OFFERINGS
Juniors
US History 1301 Fall & US History1302 Spring
Psychology
Sociology (Online)
Art Appreciation (Online)
Music Appreciation (Online)
Public Speaking (Online)

42. DUAL CREDIT ELIGIBILITY
Completed sophomore year of high school
Grade average of 3.0 (B average)
Must demonstrate college readiness with scores on the TSI Assessment or be exempt
If you are interested in this possibility, please see Mrs. Maeker or Mrs. Hollomon when filling out course requests
Will provide you with information on testing, etc.

43. Current Dual Credit Students who will continue Dual Credit their Senior Year
When scheduling for next year, indicate on the course request the class you plan to take as Dual Credit.
Complete the Dual Credit Approval Form and return to counseling office by March 28th.

44. DUAL CREDIT REGISTRATION
Blinn officials will be on the Bellville High campus to register students on April 10, 2019
Pictures for Blinn ID’s will be made that day
The following items will need to be turned into the counseling office by March 28, 2019 by 3:30.
Dual Credit Approval Form
TSI Assessment scores or SAT/ACT scores as proof of exemption (if necessary for continuing dual credit students)
Transcript (Counselors provide)
Principal Permission Form (Counselors provide)

45. TESTING

46. STAAR END-OF-COURSE EXAMS
Must earn a passing mark on the following
Algebra 1
English 1
English 2
US History
Biology 1

47. Testing Dates English I – April 9, 2019 English II – April 11, 2019
English make-ups – April 11-12, 2019
Algebra – May 6, 2019
Biology – May 7, 2019
US History – May 8, 2019
Biology, Algebra, US History make-ups – May 9-10, 2019

48. Failed EOC’s Required to pass 5 EOC’s in order to graduate
English 1, English 2, Algebra, Biology, US History
If you don’t pass EOC’s in spring semester you will have an opportunity to take in summer school and pass. If you don’t pass in summer school you will be taken out of an elective of your choice in the fall and placed in an elective to help you work on objectives to pass the EOC in December.

49. QUESTIONS?